The Southern University Jaguars (3-16, 2-4 SWAC) look to end their 13-game road losing streak in a matchup against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs (2-17, 1-4 SWAC) at Elmore Gymnasium. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Southern University Jaguars at Alabama A&M Bulldogs ATS Prediction
The last time the Jaguars played, they blew out the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, 80-56. The Jaguars had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 39.3 (above their season average of 31.8), while the Delta Devils had a free throw rate of 0.173 (below their season average of 0.207). Southern University was lifted by Jayden Saddler, who recorded 14 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
The Bulldogs got blown out by the Alabama State Hornets in their last outing, 72-54. Alabama State’s 0.167 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Alabama A&M, who had a rate of 0.080. The Hornets’ mark was below their season average of 0.224, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.155. Alabama A&M’s Andre Kennedy had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 15 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
After the Jaguars won both matchups against the Bulldogs last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Southern University won 60-50. The Jaguars had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.5 vs. 27.9) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.440 vs. 0.356).
This has potential to be a mistake-prone game for the offense of Southern University. Southern University ranks 348th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 24.3 percent), while the pesky defense of Alabama A&M forces the 77th-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.4 percent).
Southern University vs. Alabama A&M ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southern University, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Southern University ranks 66th in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while Alabama A&M ranks 228th (37.5).
The Jaguars rank 42nd in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Bulldogs rank 177th (23.6).
Alabama A&M ranks 41st in steals per game (7.8) while Southern University ranks 129th (6.2).
The Bulldogs rank 210th in assists per game (11.7) while the Jaguars rank 232nd (11.2).
Southern University blocks 2.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks 136th in the country. Alabama A&M ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
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The Jaguars have outscored opponents by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Southern University has been defeated by an average of 12.0 points.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 56.4 points per game (2.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (12.4 below their season average).
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